GRANT SUPPORT

We help Jewish organizations secure NSGP grants with year-round support, site assessments, and expert guidance to boost security and submit strong applications.

Government Security Grant Assistance

We work year-round with Jewish organizations to help secure major funding from federal and state Nonprofit Security Grant Programs (NSGP). These grants can help organizations upgrade physical security measures at their facilities and hire contract security guards.

We offer:

  • Ongoing, confidential counsel to advance your consideration and pursuit of grants.
  • Site assessments to identify, prioritize, and budget security improvements.
  • Guidance on preparing and submitting competitive grant applications.

The Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program

The NSGP is funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and administered by the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). This grant provides funding support to nonprofit organizations at considerable risk of terrorist attacks to strengthen facilities against attacks as well as other physical security enhancements and activities.

The NSGP awards grants of up to $150,000 toward physical security improvements, security training and planning, and hiring security guards. The NSGP application cycle historically runs from February to April each year.

California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program

California’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) aims to provide funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at considerable risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to ideology, beliefs, or mission.

Organizations may submit applications for up to two sites, but each site must have its own unique physical address (not a P.O. Box Number) and must occupy the location at the time of proposal submission. Nonprofits can request up to $250,000 per location for a total of $500,000. The California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) application cycle historically runs from August to October each year. 

Learn more and sign up for information sessions about the nonprofit security grant program here. Please contact our team six months in advance of your desired application cycle to schedule your site assessment and secure your spot in our grant support program.

Grant Award Considerations

The Grants Management Office at Cal OES administers both the federal and state nonprofit grant programs. Awardees typically hear from Cal OES six or seven months after the application submission deadline. Successful applicants must submit the required paperwork to receive formal approval of their award from Cal OES before commencing.

Staying safe and prepared 

Amid the surge of antisemitism since the October 7 attacks, we encourage you to take extra care when you are out in public.

  • Stay aware of your surroundings. Maintain focus in new spaces and eliminate distractions like headphones.  
  • Trust yourself. If a situation makes you uncomfortable, trust your instincts, remove yourself from the situation, and contact authorities. 
  • In an emergency, call 911. Give your address and mention if you are at a Jewish facility to give first responders necessary context.

REPORT AN INCIDENT

REPORT AN INCIDENT
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Report a Threat, Incident, or Suspicious Activity

The Community Security Program reviews threats, suspicious activity, and antisemitic reports from Jewish organizations and synagogues. We analyze the circumstances of the report to liaise with law enforcement and determine whether it demonstrates harassment or a threat of violence. These efforts have allowed organizations to increase security when warranted, refrain from overreacting to non-credible threats, and manage anxiety among staff and community members. 

To report an incident to our Community Security Program and the Secure Community Network (SCN), please complete this form. If the incident solely involves hate speech, hate mail, flyers, or graffiti, please report instead to ADL using this form. 

The chart below explains how to report different types of incidents. 

For organizations, first report to law enforcement and then file a report to ADL or the Federation as indicated.